finger wave

S-shaped hair styling

A finger wave is a styling technique that creates S-shaped waves in hair using fingers and comb rather than heat or curlers.

Popular in the 1920s and 1930s, the style has seen periodic revivals: She wore her hair in glossy finger waves for the vintage-themed party.

The technique involves molding wet hair into waves and securing them while they dry.

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Hair shaping via heat

natural texture · permanent wave · heat styling · marcel wave · braids

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Hand's central, longest digit

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G